Lavezzi Insists Lionel Messi Will Win Titles For Argentina

Paris Saint Germaine forward, Ezequiel Lavezzi has insisted that Lionel Messi will help Argentina clinch an international title before he retires.

The 2014 world cup finalist lost again at the final of the Copa America championship to host Chile 4-1 on penalties after normal regulation time, added with extra thirty minutes ended goalless, before proceeding to penalty shootouts.

"At some point Leo [Messi] is going to win something with Argentina," he told reporters."We thought this was an opportunity to make our mark, but unfortunately we could not. It hurts a lot.

"Once again we are left with a bitter taste. It hurts because we believed that this was the chance to win something.

"I think that we should continue on this path. We are all very good in terms of the group. We are just missing that little step to achieve something."

Javier Mascherano - who has now been a runner-up at three separate Copa América editions - was disconsolate in the face of defeat.

Following their World Cup final defeat in 2014, he described failure at the final hurdle once again as a '"torture"."I cannot find a way to describe it. Hopefully, in the future Argentina can win," Mascherano told reporters.

"I wanted enjoyment with this shirt like anyone, but I have to suffer.

"I spoke with Carlitos [Tevez]. Three finals of the Copa América and I lost all three. I cannot find an explanation.

"I thank the fans for the support, like a year ago at the World Cup. We could not provide the joy that we wanted. It is a torture.

"It's a great sadness, especially for us who were doing very good things." Goal